Tour Starts At 9:30–10:00

Lunch Will Be Planned During The Tour

Hagia Sophia — A 6th-Century Byzantine Cathedral, An Architectural Masterpiece And A Symbol Of The Transition From Christianity To Islam.

German Fountain — A Gift From Kaiser Wilhelm II, A Reminder Of Alliances From The Early 20th Century.

Sultanahmet Square — The Former Hippodrome Of Constantinople.

Basilica Cistern — An Underground Reservoir Featuring Columns And The Head Of Medusa.

Grand Bazaar — One Of The Oldest And Largest Covered Markets In The World, With Over 4,000 Shops.

Topkapi Palace — The Residence Of Sultans For 400 Years, Filled With Secrets, Treasures, And History.

Optional Evening Activity:

Bosphorus Cruise — Dinner, Show Program With Belly Dancing And Live Music, With Views Of Bridges And Palaces On The Border Of Europe And Asia.

Tour Starts At 9:30–10:00

Lunch Will Be Planned During The Tour

Taksim Square — The Center Of Secular Istanbul And The Beginning Of Istiklal Street.

Taksim Mosque — Modern Architecture Surrounded By History.

Istiklal Avenue — A Pedestrian Boulevard With Boutiques, Cafes, And Street Musicians.

Galata Tower — A Byzantine Watchtower With A Panoramic Observation Deck.

Galata Bridge — A Symbol Of Unity Between The Two Banks Of The Golden Horn.

Dolmabahce Palace — A Luxurious Residence Of The Last Sultans On The Bosphorus Shore In Baroque And Rococo Styles.

Morning Flight To Nevsehir Or Kayseri (Flight Time Confirmed After Booking)

Transfer And Check-In To The Hotel

10:00 — Day Tour Begins:

Lunch Will Be Planned During The Tour

Love Valley — Unique Rock Formations Of Extraordinary Shapes.

Monks Valley (Pasabag) — A Place Where Monks And Early Christian Communities Lived In Seclusion.

Zelve Open-Air Museum — An Ancient Open-Air Monastery Complex.

Avanos — A City Of Master Potters On The Banks Of The Kizilirmak River.

Imagination Valley (Devrent) — Rocks Resembling Silhouettes Of Animals And Figures.

Leather Center — Modern Leather Goods With A Mini Fashion Show.

Uchisar Castle — The Highest Point Of Cappadocia With Panoramic Views.

Return To The Hotel.

Optional — Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Lunar Landscapes.

Breakfast

10:00 — Departure For The Tour

Lunch Will Be Planned During The Tour

Underground City — One Of Numerous Underground Complexes Where Christians Hid (Selection Depends On Tourist Traffic).

Soganli Canyon — A Secluded Region With Ancient, Unrestored Churches.

Rock-Cut Refectory — A Unique Architectural Solution Of Ancient Christians.

Lunch In An Apple Orchard — Authentic Village Cuisine In A Private Setting.

Sobesos — An Archaeological Site With Mosaics And Roman Ruins.

Stone Workshop — Handcrafted Items Made From Onyx, Tourmalines, And Other Gemstones.

Ortahisar Panorama — A Stunning View Of The Medieval Fortress And Settlement.

Turkish Coffee With Pistachios Or Brewed Over Embers.

At The End Of The Tour, Transfer To The Airport, Farewell, And Flight To Istanbul.